The NFAA has approved a new longbow class during this Feb's meetings. I think this would make a great Bowyers challenge to build the best bow that fits into this class.... and then let me use it! The rules are:

NFAA By-Laws, Article II, New Section

Longbow

1. A one-piece straight-ended bow of any material, which when strung displays one continued unidirectional curve which is measured as follows: When the strung bow is placed with the bowstring in a vertical position, the angle as measured between the tangent of any point on the limb and an imaginary horizontal line must always decrease as this point is moved further away from the bow grip. Tip reinforcing not exceeding 1/2” in height, as measured from the surface of the bow limb and not exceeding 1 ½” in length as measured from the limb tip.

2. The belly must be free of any marks or blemishes that can be used as sighting aids.

3. The bow may contain a window and an arrow shelf.

4. Only one nocking point is allowed on the string, which may be marked by one or two nocking point locators.

Well it sounds good to me. I like wooden arrows anyways, and it keeps me in plenty of side work. The reason for my response was that I have a buddy that went to "worlds" a few years back and he needed me to make him some woodies. He mentioned the regulations to me and they sounded like what you posted above. I'm pretty sure when he said worlds, he meant IBO worlds, but to be honest I don't know for sure. I'll have to ask him.

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